Programs
Fostering Ideation & Expression to Create Positive Impacts
Tools to Activate Aloha
Project Shaka
Project Shaka began as a documentary, and grew into a series of Shaka-based programs including free stickers, school curriculum, Hawaii DMV license plates and a shaka monument.
PROJECTSHAKA.COM
Documentary Film
“Shaka, A Story of Aloha”
Shaka, A Story of Aloha is a documentary on various origin and meaning stories of the Shaka gesture, offering philosophical solutions to the ills of today’s difficult times.
Many competing stories on the gesture’s lineage exist. In the absence of clear factual evidence, all credible versions will be presented. But more important than historical details, is how the gesture can be used to make paradises all around the world.
Shaka, A Story of Aloha will be be distributed as a feature length documentary film starting mid-2023. See the trailer at ShakaFilm.com »
ShakaFilm.com
Soundstage
ID8 Studios
ID8 Studios is a commercial soundstage at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kaka’ako. The studio is a State-owned facility developed by HTDC, DBEDT & CID. Commercial and community users can book time with community orgs invited to apply for rental discounts.
ID8STUDIOS.org
Project Lemon Tree
Ecology, Ag & Construction
Project Lemon Tree is a hands-on multi-disciplinary applied STEM program that combines ecological sustainability, agricultural science, building engineering, construction, maker innovation and entrepreneurship. Students design and build their own outdoor classroom, and literally reap the fruits of their labors.
PLT also offers a citrus tree adoption program. Hawai’i residents can participate in urban tree planting that may include Meyer Lemon, Lisbon Lemon, Tahitian Lime, Key Lime, Yuzu, Tangerine, Navel Orange, Tangelo & Jabon.
ProjectLemonTree.com
Culinary Entrepreneurship
Lemonade Alley
Lemonade Alley is a hands-on maker curriculum for teachers to implement in their own classrooms. Students, grade K-12, learn how to make lemonade and raise money for a charity or cause of their choice. Teacher’s guides and student workbooks available.
LemonadeAlley.com
Financial Literacy
SumoSum.com Training
ID8 is the official nonprofit training organization for SumoSum financial forecasting software. SumoSum is useful as a financial literacy tool from middle school (13 years old & up).
SumoSum.com
Performing Arts
Hawai’i Comedy Festival
Hawaii Comedy Festival is an annual education conference on live sketch comedy, comedic videos, musical comedy, sketch writing, improv workshops and live music.
HIcomedyfest.com
Story-Based Design Thinking
BizzyB Online Learning
BizzyB is an online innovation & entrepreneurial learning platform for students (ages 13 & up) that features a story-based approach to design thinking.
Students, parents, educators and employers collaborate on a platform that combines STEM curriculum, project-based learning and design-thinking in a format that fosters leadership, creativity, entrepreneurial mindset and other soft skills.
BizzyB.com